Jack Johnson is a Stanley Cup-winning defenseman, an Olympian and was the No. 3 pick in the 2005 NHL draft. As the 38-year-old nears the end of his career, he has signed a professional tryout contract with the Wild. Johnson played in 41 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets last season and had six assists.

Minnesota Wild President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Guerin today announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has signed defenseman Jack Johnson to a professional tryout (PTO). Johnson,